Laurissa grew up in Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from Pima Community College of Tucson, AZ in 2020 with her Associates Degree of Applied Science in veterinary technology. Since then, she has moved with her husband, Bailey, two Great Danes (Zeus & Xena), and pitbull mix (Apollo) from Arizona to Nebraska and now to Ohio. She joined the Covenant team in November 2022. When not at work, she spends her time reading, painting/crafting, and spending time with her family.